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British school (19th century) romantic-academic portrait with decorative frames. This refined portrait shows a convincing synthesis of Romanesque ideals and academic precision, characteristic of British academic painters of that period. The work highlights a young girl portrayed with care and attention to detail, with a subtle shading in the presentation that conveys both innocence and tender severity. The soft diffuse light emphasizes the delicate tones of the skin and softens the contours. This combination of emotional depth and technical skill makes the portrait a representative example of the British school, where idealization and realism complement each other in a work of youthful vulnerability and timeless elegance.